Understanding nurse workload in intermediate care settings
Performance Shaping Features of Intermediate Care Nursing Workload
This study looks at how things like the number of patients per nurse and other factors in intermediate care nursing can affect how much work nurses have to do, which is important because too much work can hurt both patients and nurses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10998152 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different features of intermediate care nursing impact the workload of nurses in these settings. By examining the nurse-to-patient ratios and other organizational factors, the study aims to identify what contributes to increased or decreased workload for nurses. This is important because excessive workload can lead to higher patient morbidity and mortality, as well as burnout among nurses. The research will utilize a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are admitted to intermediate care units and may benefit from enhanced nursing care models.
Not a fit: Patients who are not admitted to intermediate care units or those receiving care in standard acute wards may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient care and outcomes in intermediate care settings by optimizing nurse workload.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that optimizing nurse workload can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Case, Aaron Scott — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Case, Aaron Scott
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.